ExploraDome

ExploraDome Theater at the Bell: Weekly Schedule

Saturday1 p.m.Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe2 p.m. Gravity Always Wins: The Death (and Life) of Stars - NEW3 p.m. Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

Sunday1 p.m.Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe2 p.m.Gravity Always Wins: The Death (and Life) of Stars - NEW3 p.m. Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

ExploraDome Theater tickets are available online or by phone (612) 624-2345. Shows routinely sell out in advance. We highly recommend reserving your tickets online. [Purchase Tickets] Limited rush tickets may be available at the door starting two hours prior to the show time.

About the shows: Gravity Always Wins: The Death (and Life) of Stars - new October 2014

Most of us understand gravity as what keeps us grounded, but beyond that, it plays a mighty role in our universe—first creating stars, then causing their collapse and ultimate demise! Journey among the stars to learn about the life and death of these cosmic beauties, all at the hand of a fundamental force of nature. Appropriate for ages 10+.

Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

The audience decides where to go in this show, from Earth to the edge of the observable universe and anywhere in between. The journey will help learners appreciate the scale of the Solar System, galaxy, and universe; the vast distance separating celestial objects; and how these object change over time.

Show Ticket Cost

Purchase tickets onlineExploraDome shows are sold separately from museum admission.Package rates are available below!$6 for general admission adults and seniors $4 for members, UMN students and employees, students with college ID, and children ages 3-17Children under 3 are free

Show PLUS Bell Museum admission(ExploraDome tickets can be purchased in advance the package discount will apply to museum admission and will be given at the door)$4 for Bell members, UMN students and employees$7 for non UMN students with college ID and children ages 3-17$9 for seniors$11 for general admission adultsChildren under 3 are free

Groups of 10 or more interested in an ExploraDome show should call (612) 626-9660.

About the ExploraDome Theater experience:

Viewing a program in the ExploraDome Theater is a truly unique experience—it has even been described as being surrounded by a "wall of cool." It is an intimate environment, holding up to 15 people. ExploraDome seating is on the carpeted floor—when you enter, you'll be invited to lay on your back, creating a fully immersive experience. For those that are unable or uncomfortable lying down, chairs are available to sit in the back of the ExploraDome's Theater, still ensuring a view of the presentation. All presentations are given live by a planetarium educator and allow for audience interaction, unless noted as "pre-recorded."

ExploraDome Outreach: Shows On the Road

Let the Bell Museum bring the wonders of the Universe right to your school and community events with our ExploraDome Outreach traveling dome. Offering planetarium shows for a variety of ages and interests, the ExploraDome uses Uniview software that takes authentic astronomical data and creates an immersive experience like nothing you've seen before! A voyage in the ExploraDome inspires minds and leaves lasting impressions on visitors.

Search our calendar for available dates. Reservations must be made at least two weeks before the visit. (The calendar will open in a new browser window so you can return to this screen after closing the calendar window.)

Location: The Bell Museum is located at the corner of University Ave. & 17th Ave. SE in Minneapolis, on the University of Minnesota campus. View a map Also, our research collections and academic curators are housed in various locations on the University's campus in St. Paul.